4. Hitler Invades

Adolf Hitler marched into Czechoslovakia and declared he would be controlling two regions in the country. This invasion led to England taking notice of the potential threat of more Nazi invasions. Once Hitler invaded Poland, England declared war – leading to the start of World War II.

5. David Cronenberg’s Birthday

Though a sucessful man, Cronenberg was set to direct Total Recall, but missed out. Then he was offered the opportunity to direct Star Wars: Return of the Jediand declined. He also turned down Top Gunand Robo Cop. Is he cursed? Maybe, since all the films he turned down wound up being very successful. He has also NEVER won an Oscar, despite directing nominated films.

Okay, so it’s not that serious. But let’s go out on a less terrifying event.

How has David Cronenberg never received and Oscar nomination?! 'A History of Violence', 'Eastern Promises'... what the hell, Academy?!